The New Orleans Saints placed Michael Thomas on the physically unable to perform list as they open training camp, according to ESPN's Field Yates.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wednesday the team was optimistic he'll be "cleared at some point early in camp."
Ian RapoportFrom <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLTotalAccess?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLTotalAccess</a>: There is optimism surrounding the health of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Saints</a> offensive starters QB Jameis Winston and WR Michael Thomas as they face an important camp under new coach Dennis Allen. <a href="https://t.co/lY5o8jToiN">pic.twitter.com/lY5o8jToiN</a>
Ankle injuries kept Thomas out for the entire 2021 season. He had ankle surgery during the offseason and began the regular season on the physically unable to perform list.